Facilitation skills can help you thrive in your HR/People career. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay is joined by Kirsty Lewis, Founder of the School of Facilitation (SOF) who generously shares valuable insights, tips, and resources for honing facilitation skills. Listen to this episode to learn: What facilitation is The difference between facilitation and training How facilitation skills can help your HR career Practical tips on facilitating or running an online workshop (to make it as effe...
Nov 10, 2023•35 min•Ep. 110
Do you have an annual project coming up? A project you only need to do once a year that can feel a bit daunting because it can feel hard to remember everything involved, what you need to do and what order to do it all in? Maybe the end-of-year performance management process is looming, or you’re working towards launching the annual employee engagement survey, or you run a graduate recruitment scheme that starts up in January. In a busy HR/People role, the possibilities for projects you might be ...
Nov 03, 2023•28 min•Ep. 109
Strategy is a topic we’ve explored before on HR Coffee Time (and we’ll look at again in the future) because it’s an important aspect of HR leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist, or you feel uncomfortable and worried when it comes to strategy, this episode is here to help you build your skills and confidence. Strategy expert and author of the award-winning book, “The Strategy Book: How to think and act strategically to deliver outstanding results”, Dr Max Mckeown shares: What strategy ...
Oct 27, 2023•40 min•Ep. 108
Have you ever felt like a fraud at work and worried you were about to be found out at any moment? Do you ever hold yourself back from asking for what you want for fear of hearing the word, “no”? Do you ever procrastinate because you’re worried about getting things ‘perfect’ enough? Do you work incredibly hard – perhaps harder than your colleagues and peers because you want to make sure you’re achieving good results at work? If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you are not alone. Yo...
Oct 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 107
If you have no idea what to post on LinkedIn, or why you should be posting on there, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Fay explains why it’s so important to be active on LinkedIn to build your professional and employer brands. She then explains 7 types of posts to share on LinkedIn that will help your HR career. Useful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedIn Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes Episode 11: Networking – the three most important...
Oct 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 106
Although pensions can feel like a boring or complicated topic (especially if you’re not a Reward specialist), HR Coffee Time guest Pete Hykin shows this doesn’t have to be the case. In this episode he helps strip away any worries you might have about choosing a pension provider or talking about pensions at work. He also shares some great tips on how to get everyone engaged with their pensions and focused on their financial wellbeing. Listen to the episode to learn: Why it’s important to prioriti...
Oct 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 105
Gravitas can help you make an impact throughout your HR career, but it can feel hard to define, and even harder to work out how to develop it. Antoinette Dale Henderson is on hand to help. Having made it her life’s work to decode the elements that contribute to gravitas and teach us how to improve our own personal gravitas, she shares some of her key insights and tips in this episode of HR Coffee Time, including: Antoinette’s definition of gravitas, “The ability to command respect, get taken ser...
Sep 29, 2023•38 min•Ep. 104
Contracting (taking on a role that isn’t a permanent position) can be a great option for your HR career. But how do you know whether it’s the right fit for you? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help you answer that question. Experienced HR contractor – Eleanor Minshall, shares her insights and explains: How she made the switch from permanent employment to contracting. The benefits of contracting The downsides of contracting to be aware of Useful skills to have as a contractor How to get...
Sep 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 103
Build your confidence and knowledge about strategy with this episode of HR Coffee Time. Fay talks you through the key takeaways from Richard Rumelt’s modern business classic, “Good Strategy, Bad Strategy: The difference and why it matters.” Not only will this help you create more powerful People and HR strategies, but it will also help you understand how to craft and contribute to the overarching strategy for the whole organisation you work in. This episode will be helpful for you, no matter whi...
Sep 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 102
If you’ve heard networking can help your HR/People career but are nervous about it, or you're not sure how to do it well, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Seasoned networker and HR professional Yvonne Walsh shares her personal experiences when it comes to networking. You’ll hear the fantastic impact networking has had on Yvonne’s career, and she shares invaluable tips to build up your confidence and skills when it comes to networking: How to get started with networking if you’re a...
Sep 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 101
For this special milestone episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay shares three of the lessons she has learnt from creating 100 episodes of the podcast. They’re lessons that can apply to everyone, no matter what point they are at in their career and no matter what job they do: You can make time for what matters, even if you think you can’t. Aim for progress over perfection. People are wonderful and happy to help. Useful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedIn Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching The Esse...
Sep 01, 2023•26 min•Ep. 100
Conflict is something you’ll often be asked to help with in your role as a People professional. So, mediation skills are a useful conflict resolution tool to have in your toolbox, ready to put into action when you need them. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Pete Colby, Director and lead Mediator at Pragmatism joins host, Fay Wallis, to talk through how mediation skills can help you resolve conflict at work. Some of the many things he covers include: Exactly what mediation is and what mediation...
Aug 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 99
If you’re wrestling with the challenge of crafting an effective People Strategy, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Kelly Vincent, Head of People & Culture at a thriving edtech company, shares her insights into building a powerful People Strategy from the ground up. Kelly’s key insights, tips and learnings from the experience of creating a powerful People Strategy for an SME include: Get buy-in from the CEO and senior leadership team. Spend time getting to understand the busines...
Aug 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 98
If you’d like to build your confidence, influence, impact and credibility at work, then the group programme, Inspiring HR, might be just what you’re looking for. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay talks through the purpose behind creating Inspiring HR and what to expect if you join. Useful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedIn Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching Inspiring HR: further information & sign-up details Books Recommended in This Episode ( Disclosure: the book links are affil...
Aug 11, 2023•21 min•Ep. 97
Standalone roles are typically found in start-ups and smaller organizations where the People team consists of only one member – you! It's a challenging yet rewarding role. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, guests Nicola Head and Georgina Wright talk through the positives and challenges they've encountered in their experience of standalone HR/People roles, along with valuable advice on how to thrive in such a position. If you're considering a standalone role for the first time this episode aims ...
Aug 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 96
As remote and hybrid working have become the new norm, it can be a real challenge to build trust and connections amongst our colleagues. Email has become more critical than ever before, now there aren’t the same opportunities for sharing communication in-person. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Kim Arnold returns for her second appearance on the show. She shares invaluable on writing impactful emails, to create stronger bonds and trust throughout your organisation. And just as importantly, she...
Jul 28, 2023•33 min•Ep. 95
Make the most of the summer by dipping into these 3 fantastic books to help your HR Career. In this episode, Fay shares a book that will help you get the most out of your time; one will empower you to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace; and the other one will improve your ability to create powerful group experiences. Connect With Fay Connect with Fay on LinkedIn Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching Book Recommendations from The Episode ( Disclosure: these links are affiliate links whi...
Jul 22, 2023•22 min•Ep. 94
If you’re passionate about inclusion at work and you want to know how to make an impact to create a more inclusive work culture, this episode is packed full of advice to help. And the advice can be put into action whatever the size of the organisation you’re working in – no matter how big or small it is. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Toby Mildon, the Inclusive Culture Strategist & author of “Inclusion Matters: Future-proof your business by creating a diverse workplace.” Some of the many helpf...
Jul 14, 2023•37 min•Ep. 93
When work and life feel busy, it can feel hard to stay on top of everything. But taking a step back and identifying helpful time management techniques can make a big difference. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career & executive coach, Fay Wallis chats with Louisa van Vessem about a range of time management tips to help you stay on top of your busy day. Some of the ideas they talk through include: Virtual co-working Scheduling/calendar tools (e.g. Calendly) Time blocking Buffer time The P...
Jul 07, 2023•48 min•Ep. 92
If you feel like you should be more assertive at work, or you've had other people around you recommend that you start being more assertive, it can be hard to know what to do about it. After all, what does 'being assertive' actually mean and how can you be assertive if it isn't something that feels like it comes naturally to you? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Professional communication coach Trisha Lewis joins career coach, Fay Wallis, to share her fresh approach to being more a...
Jun 30, 2023•37 min•Ep. 91
If you have a challenge or obstacle at work that you just can’t seem to solve, your Personal Board may be able to swoop to your rescue. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career and executive coach, Fay Wallis, shares how she used Emma Maslen’s ideas for creating a Personal Board to solve a challenge with a podcast. She encourages you to try the idea for yourself, to help you solve one of your challenges at work. Useful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedIn Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching...
Jun 23, 2023•19 min•Ep. 90
It’s no good just keeping a career goal in your head or written down on a piece of paper. To reach that goal, you need to take action. But it can feel hard to stay on track with what’s needed when you’re so busy at work. That’s where The Four Tendencies framework can come in handy. By understanding your ‘tendency’ you’ll be able to identify and test out different strategies that will be effective in keeping you on track to reach those goals. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career & execut...
Jun 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 89
If you’ve ever faced the frustration of having your ideas rejected or struggled to secure buy-in and budget for your projects, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Writing a business case can feel overwhelming but guest, Jo Taylor, shares valuable insights on how to craft a compelling one that significantly enhances your chances of success. She explains what a business case is and the importance of: Simplifying Starting with the “why” Engaging stakeholders early on Progress, not perfe...
Jun 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 88
Finding your next HR/People role can feel daunting; especially if you haven't changed jobs in years. This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help, with job search success tips from career coach Fay Wallis. Learn what to do and how to do it, to hugely increase your chances of landing your perfect role. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Fay’s online CV and LinkedIn courses Fay’s webinar for Presentus: LinkedIn Secrets – How to leverage LinkedIn to get your perfect job Connect With Connect with...
Jun 02, 2023•26 min•Ep. 87
Have you ever found yourself in a work meeting, excitedly sharing an idea, only to have someone else take the spotlight, adopt the idea as their own and take all the credit? It’s an all-too-familiar scenario. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, “How to stop other people taking credit for your ideas in meetings” host Fay Wallis, shares three different options for tackling this behaviour at work. Resources Mentioned in This Episode TIME magazine: ‘Mr. Vice President, I’m Speaking.’ What Research Sa...
May 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 86
It can be hard to be clear on what matters most to you for your HR / People career; especially when you’re busy firefighting at work. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career coach Fay Wallis shares 6 questions to identify and prioritise what matters for your career, so that you can set realistic steps and goals to achieve what’s most important to you. Key Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Essential HR Planner Connect With Fay Connect with Fay on LinkedIn Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career ...
May 19, 2023•18 min•Ep. 85
Although the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme) is a relatively small organisation, employing around 250 people, the People team’s work in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion space has led to it consistently ranking in the ‘Top 50 Most Inclusive Employers’ list. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, their Head of People – Lisa Faulkner shares practical tips and advice for any organisation who wants to focus on EDI based on her experience within the FSCS. Lisa’s advice includes: 1. Start ...
May 12, 2023•31 min•Ep. 84
Whether you’re working in a tiny organisation or a huge one, you will have to interact with teams. And because people and relationships are complicated, those teams won’t always be working together as well as they could be. This can have a negative impact on the people in that team, other people around them and ultimately on the success of the organisation or business you all work for. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay Wallis is joined by Gabriella Braun, who shares fascinating insights int...
May 05, 2023•36 min•Ep. 83
A lack of confidence can stop us from tackling all sorts of challenges at work. Maybe it's holding you back from putting your ideas forward for a new initiative, or preventing you from creating and presenting an HR or People strategy for the first time, or stopping you from challenging someone at work when you disagree with them, or you can't bring yourself to speak up in meetings. Whatever your challenge is - this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. In it, career & executive coach Fa...
Apr 28, 2023•18 min•Ep. 82
If you're looking for a new role, or you're responsible for Recruitment in the organisation you work for, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. You'll get to hear from Tansel Omer, the CEO and Founder of a new Recruitment platform - Presentus. Tansel joins Career Coach, Fay Wallis on the show to talk through how Presentus is a unique solution to your recruitment challenges. Key Resources Mentioned in This Episode The special HR Coffee Time link to visit the Presentus website and regist...
Apr 21, 2023•32 min•Ep. 81
